The overall theme of XICIMFAUNA is
“Alternative Sustainable
Conservation & Utilization Methods for Neo-tropical Animals".
Within this central theme, there are 36 more in-depth thematic areas the
XICIMFAUNA Conference covers as shown below:

A. Management for the Conservation of Utilized species
[Management for the conservation of species that are subjected some kind of use]
1. Management for the conservation of Avian species
2. Management for the conservation of Mammalian species
3. Management for the conservation of Reptiles and Amphibians
4. Management for the conservation of Invertebrates and Stingless Bees
5. Inland fisheries management /Inland Aquatic species
6. Tools and innovative methodologies for the management of the wildlife/Tools and Methodologies
7. Neo-tropical Animal Ecology
8. Genetics, phylogenetics and phylogeography of Neo-tropical Carnivores
9. Genetics, phylogenetics and phylogeography of Primates

B. Conservation Management of Animal species with Conflicting Conservation Status
10. Assessments of conflicts between Humans and the Wild Fauna
11. Management for species introduced, harmful species and species Pest Control
12. Conservation of communities, ecosystems and landscapes for the wildlife
13. Influence of Climate Change on the Wild Fauna
14. Fauna in Protected Areas
15. Socio-economic Impacts of Wild Fauna

H. Education
26. Education and Communication for the management of Neo-tropical Animals
27. Neo-tropical Animal Education in the Primary School System
28. Neo-tropical Animal Education in the Secondary School System
29. University Programs on Neo-tropical Animals